Secret Retreats is a collection of unique properties and experiences – including boutique hotels, yachts and riverboats, lodges, villas and camps– located across Asia. A community of independent hoteliers passionate about creating and sharing special moments with guests curious to discover the “essence of Asia”.

Secret Villas

Beautiful in design and perfectly located our Secret Villas are ideal if you are looking to rent an exclusive holiday home in an exotic Asian location with family, or a group of friends, or for a special private function.

Designed, built and adorned with precious artefacts by passionate owners for their own personal use, each of these non-commercial dwellings is a unique sanctuary. Available in varying sizes, for both short and long term stays, each full-service villa includes a private chef, butler service, and other enticing amenities.

Secret Tables - creative local flavors

Every destination in Asia has a handful of magical restaurants usually known only to the locals or the seriously epicurious, these are the Secret Tables. Like a personal recommendation from a friend you can trust, discover our collection of unique, personally handpicked independent restaurants whose core values embrace sustainability, fair wages and career paths for young local people.

Travel Packages

If you are looking for inspirations for travels, we have designed some itineraries and packages enhancing the essentials for each destination. Our hosts live on site and open their door to welcome you! Whether you travel solo, in couple, in family or with friends, we strive to offer you memorable experiences and to travel differently, through the heart of Asia.

A food lover’s paradise, Taiwan is known for its pearl milk tea, beef noodles and oyster omelets. Explore Taiwan off the beaten track from north to south learning about the country’s unique people and traditions, enjoying relaxing dips in ancient hot spring, visiting the unexpected gem of Taichung, driving through stunning scenery, and indulging in tasty treats from sizzling street food to incredible high-end dining.

Have a good journey, or as they say in Taiwan, “sūn-hong”!

Beyond Taipei

Explore the village of Wulai, home to the country’s indigenous people, such as the Atayal tribe. Learn more about Taiwan’s intriguing indigenous culture, including traditional weaving practices, then relax your body and mind soaking in a peaceful hot spring at a nearby hotel.

Sample one-of-a-kind cuisine created from the best ingredients Taiwan has to offer at MUME. Fusing the different backgrounds and experiences from the contemporary restaurant’s three chefs, MUME features modern western and Nordic techniques blended with local tastes, herbs and decorative flowers.

An hour away from Taipei station by high speed rail, Taichung awaits. Join a tea ceremony in a traditional tea house where pure spring water is used in making tea, learn age-old paper making practices and walk around Shihlin Night Market to check out the street food.

Uncover the flavours of Chef Jimmy Lim’s memories translated into modern dishes designed to inspire both your imagination and taste buds. At JL Studio, 90% of the ingredients are locally sourced on a daily basis to guarantee freshness, reduce waste and promoting quality amongst local farmers.

Head south to Pingtung by car, to visit the Rukai tribe village of Wutai nestled on the mountainside at 1,000 metres high. The region has a number of local culinary specialties. Linbian Township is known for its sweet and juicy black pearl wax apple, Wanluan for its tasty pig’s feet and Donggang for melt-in-your-mouth bluefin tuna.

Meaning “to grill” in the Rukai tribe language, Akame’s Chef Alex Peng prepares all the restaurant’s dishes using a traditional brick wood-fired oven reinterpreting Taiwan’s indigenous foods to present a contemporary take on aboriginal cuisine. Worth the trek, a meal at Akame is sure to offer one of the most unique dining adventures you’ve ever experienced.